http://www.sheknows.com/authors/naomi-de-la-torre/articles Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/950783/sustainable-kitchen-products-we-love Get inspired to make your kitchen a more earth-friendly place with our favorite sustainable kitchen products. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/950783/sustainable-kitchen-products-we-love Naomi de la Torre Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/950697/sustainable-bathroom-products-we-love Recent advances in technology have made creating a beautiful and sustainable bathroom easy. Take a peek at our top picks for sustainable bathroom products. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/950697/sustainable-bathroom-products-we-love Naomi de la Torre Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950281/3-ways-to-conserve-in-the-laundry-room Don't let your laundry room be an energy hog! Here are some simple tips to save energy while you do laundry. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950281/3-ways-to-conserve-in-the-laundry-room Naomi de la Torre Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950273/plan-a-complete-home-energy-makeover Save money and help ensure a stronger environment for generations to come by reducing your home energy consumption. Learn how to plan a complete home energy makeover and make your carbon footprint a little bit smaller. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950273/plan-a-complete-home-energy-makeover Naomi de la Torre Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950267/keep-your-cleaning-routine-clean You have the power to make a difference. Reducing energy use cuts greenhouse gas production, making the world a cleaner place for all of us. Learn easy, practical solutions for conserving energy while cleaning. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950267/keep-your-cleaning-routine-clean Naomi de la Torre Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950263/bathroom-water-use-how-to-really-reduce-it We're lucky to live in a country where we have access to clean water by simply turning on the tap. With that comes a huge responsibility, though. When conserving water, every little drop makes a difference. Here's how to reduce your water consumption. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950263/bathroom-water-use-how-to-really-reduce-it Naomi de la Torre Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950261/3-ways-to-conserve-in-the-kitchen The kitchen is one of the biggest energy hogs in your home. Try these simple energy-saving tips for conserving in your kitchen. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950261/3-ways-to-conserve-in-the-kitchen Naomi de la Torre Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950105/6-benefits-of-co-sleeping-with-your-children Although popular media has worked hard to put a negative spin on co-sleeping, scientific evidence proves otherwise. Co-sleeping has innumerable benefits for everyone in the family. Learn more about the benefits of co-sleeping with your children. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/950105/6-benefits-of-co-sleeping-with-your-children Naomi de la Torre Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/950045/surefire-ways-to-feel-great-all-month-long Are the hormonal swings and other symptoms of your monthly cycle getting you down? Get off the roller coaster and learn practical tips to feel great all month long. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/950045/surefire-ways-to-feel-great-all-month-long Naomi de la Torre Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/950031/how-to-pamper-yourself-during-your-period Bloated, crampy and ready to bite someone at a moment’s notice? Yep, it’s Shark Week. Don’t worry. You don’t have to miss out on all the fun just because you're feeling a little bloodthirsty. Take time to pamper yourself during your period and treat yourself like the goddess you really are. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/950031/how-to-pamper-yourself-during-your-period Naomi de la Torre Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:27:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/950019/easy-changes-to-go-natural-with-your-health In today’s world, natural living is soaring in popularity as people discover the dangers of exposing themselves to the toxins that fill our environment. Empower yourself by adopting a natural lifestyle. Discover practical, easy tips for a natural approach to health and wellness. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/950019/easy-changes-to-go-natural-with-your-health Naomi de la Torre Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/948969/the-naked-truth-best-sex-positions-during-pregnancy Just because you're knocked up doesn't mean you want to miss out on sexy time. But with a belly the size of the winning watermelon at the county fair, it's not always easy to get in the mood or find a comfortable position. Learn the naked truth about best sex positions during pregnancy. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/948969/the-naked-truth-best-sex-positions-during-pregnancy Naomi de la Torre Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/948357/sex-after-baby-will-it-ever-be-good-again After your ladybits have undergone the worst trauma they've ever experienced in your young life, you might find yourself wondering, "Will I ever really want to have sex again?" Postpartum sex can be extremely painful at worst and... well, fairly uncomfortable at best. But don't give up hope yet. Time heals all wounds, and yes, even your lackluster libido will get back to normal again. Learn more tips on postpartum intimacy and turn the heat up in your bedroom again. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/948357/sex-after-baby-will-it-ever-be-good-again Naomi de la Torre Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pregnancy-and-baby/articles/849361/breastfeeding-support-common-breastfeeding-problems-and-solutions Are you struggling to nurse your newborn? From mastitis to clogged ducts, learn helpful tips and solutions for some of the most common breastfeeding problems. http://www.sheknows.com/pregnancy-and-baby/articles/849361/breastfeeding-support-common-breastfeeding-problems-and-solutions Naomi de la Torre Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pregnancy-and-baby/articles/849089/5-breastfeeding-tips-for-new-moms Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, but it doesn't always come naturally. Learn the top five breastfeeding tips for new moms and get your breastfeeding relationship off to the right start! http://www.sheknows.com/pregnancy-and-baby/articles/849089/5-breastfeeding-tips-for-new-moms Naomi de la Torre Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/849059/how-to-survive-the-holidays-with-your-family The holidays are near and your Xanax prescription might not be enough. Spending the next few weeks with your mother-in-law -- whose favorite activity is counting the calories you consume and telling you why her dogs deserve a room of their own -- may in fact drive you over the edge of sanity this year. Learn time-tested tips for surviving the holidays when it's all in the family. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/849059/how-to-survive-the-holidays-with-your-family Naomi de la Torre Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847621/digital-parenting-how-to-keep-kids-safe-online Our children may be digital natives, but the digital world is not always a safe place to be. With 62 percent of kids reporting that they’ve had a negative experience online, the message is clear. Parents need to be more involved in setting online safety rules and monitoring their kids’ use of the internet. Learn helpful tips on how to talk to your children about internet safety and keep your kids safe online. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847621/digital-parenting-how-to-keep-kids-safe-online Naomi de la Torre Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847559/thoughtful-ways-to-help-new-moms-after-baby-arrives When you have a newborn in the house, there is always more work to be done than seems humanly possible. Looking for some practical ways to support a new mom after her baby arrives? Check out these helpful tips and ease the transition into motherhood. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847559/thoughtful-ways-to-help-new-moms-after-baby-arrives Naomi de la Torre Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847555/stress-busting-tips-for-busy-moms Lunches packed? Check. Children bathed? Check. Peanut butter cleaned off the drapes? Check. When you are a busy mom, you do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day. Check out these simple stress-busting tips and take time to do more than just survive the daily chaos. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847555/stress-busting-tips-for-busy-moms Naomi de la Torre Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847077/growing-trend-grandparents-raising-children The statistics are startling. In the U.S. alone, more than 4.9 children are being raised by grandparents. Even more alarming, this number has more than doubled in the past 10 years. In her thought-provoking book, The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Elaine K. Williams offers tools, suggestions and insights for parenting grandparents and other kinship caregivers. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847077/growing-trend-grandparents-raising-children Naomi de la Torre